Entity: Heritage Party
Entity: Heritage Party
Basic Information
- Type: Registered political party
- Status: Active
- Electoral Commission ID: PP12550 (Great Britain)
- Founded: October 2020
- Leader: David Michael Kurten
- Ideology: Socially conservative, anti-immigration, free speech, traditional family values, national sovereignty
- Headquarters: Unit 77, 26 The Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7BB
Role in Ecosystem
The Heritage Party is a small socially conservative party founded by David Kurten after he left UKIP. It represents the "traditional conservative" end of the far-right spectrum — less explicitly fascist than PA or Homeland, but sharing many of the same anti-immigration, anti-LGBT, and nationalist positions.
Key finding: The party is 100% self-funded by its leader.
Money IN (Funding Received)
| Date | From | Amount | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-02 | David Michael Kurten | £50,000 | Cash donation | CONFIRMED | Electoral Commission |
| 2021-07-01 | David Michael Kurten | £50,000 | Cash donation | CONFIRMED | Electoral Commission |
| 2021-09-30 | David Michael Kurten | £50,000 | Cash donation | CONFIRMED | Electoral Commission |
| 2024-06-06 | David Michael Kurten | £36,754 | Cash donation | CONFIRMED | Electoral Commission |
| Total | David Kurten | £186,754 | All donations | CONFIRMED | Electoral Commission |
Narrative: Every single reported donation to the Heritage Party comes from David Kurten himself. There are zero external donors in the Electoral Commission records. The party is entirely self-funded.
Pattern: Three £50k donations in 2021 (likely for London elections), then £36,754 in 2024 (likely for general election campaign with 41 candidates).
Money OUT (Funding Given)
| Date | To | Amount | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 general election candidates | Unknown | Campaign costs | CONFIRMED | Heritage Party website |
Electoral Performance
- 2021 London elections: Kurten stood as mayoral candidate
- 2024 General Election: Stood 41 candidates (second-most after Reform UK among far-right parties)
- London Assembly: 13,534 votes (Heritage Party - Free Speech and Liberty)
Known Associations
| Person/Org | Relationship | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| David Kurten | Leader + sole funder | Electoral Commission |
| UKIP | Kurten's former party | Wikipedia |
| Reform UK | Competitor for right-wing votes | Searchlight |
Media Coverage
| Date | Outlet | Headline | Key Claims | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-23 | Searchlight Magazine | "Heritage Party conspiracy-nuts fight 41 seats" | After Reform, most far-right candidates in general election. "UKIP breakaway heavily..." | https://searchlightmagazine.com/2024/06/heritage-party-conspiracy-nuts-fight-41-seats/ |
Research Notes
Key questions:
- David Kurten's wealth: What's his source of personal wealth? Former London Assembly member salary? Business?
- Unreported donations: Are there donations below the £7,500 threshold that aren't reported?
- Membership: Does the party have paying members?
- 2025-2026 donations: Any recent donations not yet in the database?
Red flags:
- 100% self-funded = party is essentially one man's project
- No external scrutiny of funding because there are no external donors
- Kurten's personal wealth source is unclear
- 41 candidates in 2024 = significant spending for a tiny party
Last Updated
- Date: 2026-06-14
- Next actions: David Kurten wealth source, membership investigation